Catharine Martinet, USACFA Secretary and Spirit Medicine columnist, lives in Southern California. She was diagnosed at the age of 21, after a lifetime of trying to find out what was wrong with her. Catharine retired from the workforce in 2000, at the age of 38. She devotes her time to staying well, spending time with family and friends, as well as catering to her dog, Augie. She dabbles at writing and visual art and enjoys volunteering for CF-related causes. Catharine is 42 years old. Her email is: cmartinet@usacfa.org.